http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Jose_Valverde FantasySP / MLB / Jose Valverde Copyright 2009 648778 Paul White, of USA TODAY, reports the Detroit Tigers could be interested in free-agent CL Jose Valverde (Astros). http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/648778 648778 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 7:08:01 EDT kffl.com 2 days 10 hours 43 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/648778 Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would like to re-sign SS Miguel Tejada, RP Jose Valverde and RP LaTroy Hawkins, but are unlikely to have the money to re-sign all three. Tejada's future with the team would be a third base. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/645510 645510 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:02 EDT kffl.com 4 days 3 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/645510 MLB.com is reporting that there is a mutual interest in closer Jose Valverde returning to Houston next season. Valverde would be open to returning, but he also plans to test the free agent waters before making a decision.

Our View: Valverde seems genuinely excited by the prospect of free agency, but he enjoyed his time with the Astros as well. He still has plenty left in the tank, so he should be a solid fantasy closer in 2010 regardless of where he ends up. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/642397 642397 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:40:02 EDT fanball.com 5 days 20 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/642397 According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Jose Valverde is eager to test the free agent waters. "The Astros have communicated to Jose their desire to bring him back," Valverde's agent Gene Mato wrote in an email to MLB. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/639749 639749 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:44:13 EDT rotoworld.com 7 days 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/639749 Valverde officially filed for free agency, the Houston Chronicle reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/635388 635388 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 4:08:10 EDT rotowire.com 9 days 13 hours 43 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/635388 Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/631934 631934 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:40:01 EDT kffl.com 11 days 4 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/631934 Astros' closer Jose Valverde has filed for free agency as expected, according to the Houston Chronicle. Valverde had 25 saves and a 2.33 ERA in 2009.

Our View: Valverde had a relatively slow season in 2009 with only 25 saves, but he is still capable of being a very effective closer when healthy. His ERA was solid, and he struck out 56 hitters in 54 innings pitched. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/630878 630878 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:02 EDT fanball.com 11 days 20 hours 43 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/630878 Valverde missed about six weeks of the season due to injury, which explains his low saves total. All of his other numbers were impressive, however, and with several strong seasons as a full-time closer under his belt, the hard-throwing righty could be in line for a nice payday as he enters free agency this winter. It's safe targeting him among the Top 10 closers. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/591289 591289 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 6:12:13 EDT mlb.com 33 days 12 hours 39 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/591289 News: Houston closer Jose Valverde worked one inning and allowed two runs in a non-save situation on Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Phillies. He gave up the two earned runs on three hits, allowing a walk as well. His ERA went up to 2.33 with the performance. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/560440 560440 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 0:28:55 EDT CBSSports.com 50 days 18 hours 22 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/560440 News: Houston closer Jose Valverde pitched a scoreless 9th inning in a loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday. Valverde gave up one walk. His ERA is at 2.04. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/558487 558487 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:52:14 EDT CBSSports.com 51 days 19 hours 59 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/558487 The Associated Press reports Houston Astros CL Jose Valverde picked up his 25th save Sunday, Sept. 27. He has nailed down 19 straight save chances and hasn't allowed a run in his last 12 outings. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/553031 553031 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:20:02 EDT kffl.com 54 days 8 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/553031 News: Astros RP Jose Valverde finished up Sunday's 3-2 win against the Reds for his 25th save. He allowed a leadoff walk to Juan Francisco before inducing Laynce Nix into a double play. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/551507 551507 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:32:21 EDT CBSSports.com 55 days 1 hours 19 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/551507 News: Houston closer Jose Valverde earned his 24th save on Wednesday in a shutout win over the Cardinals. Valverde struck out two in the 9th and allowed only a walk. His ERA is at 2.12. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/544951 544951 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 0:00:36 EDT CBSSports.com 58 days 18 hours 51 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/544951 Valverde hasn't had as many save opportunities as owners would've liked due to injury issues and the Astros' underwhelming performance, but he has pitched very, very well when given the chance. After allowing runs in his previous two outings, he seemed to right the ship nicely in this one. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/544840 544840 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:16:20 EDT mlb.com 58 days 19 hours 35 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/544840 News: Houston closer Jose Valverde gave up a run on two hits in the 9th inning Tuesday during a loss to the Cardinals. He pitched in a non-save situation. His ERA is 2.16. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/542636 542636 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:44:18 EDT CBSSports.com 59 days 19 hours 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jose_Valverde/542636